Many sources are reporting that the long-rumored acquisition of Alpine Meadows by Squaw Valley is indeed, at long last, complete. Details are nearly non-existent at this point, and the news has not been confirmed by either party. The news was first reported by Unofficial Networks.
For background, Squaw Valley was a family owned operation until KSL Resorts purchased it [...]
Jon, Jen and I decided to do the 20 Lakes Basin loop with a night in the backcountry. It’s an easy-going and flat eight-mile loop through gorgeous high alpine lakes above the Saddlebag Lake trailhead. We drove up Friday afternoon and looked for a car
We’re headed up to the east side of Yosemite this weekend for a quicky overnight in the Tioga Pass region. So I went out to the local REI to pick up the topo map for the area.
I always bring a topo map and compass on all trips into the backcountry
When it comes to mountain bike ride in Tahoe, or the summer day hike on Mt. Tam, the Camelbak or “hydration system” is a no brainer. It’s simple, convenient, and a great way to stay hydrated while on the go. However, when it comes to the mul
The destination: Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The route: San Francisco -> Tioga Pass -> Mt. Dana -> Los Angeles -> Chaco Canyon -> Telluride.
So we decided to take a roadtrip to Telluride for the bluegrass festival. This will be my
Yes, you read that right – the men and women volunteering for BAMRU PAY for the privilege to help extract your butt from a between a rock and a hard place.
California State Parks Foundation Opposes Massive Number of State Park Closures
Governor Brown’s budget cuts result in list to close 70 state parks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks today released the list of state parks to be closed
It’s corn harvesting season in the Tahoe backcountry. The snow is getting thin down low, but up high there’s still plenty of the good stuff, and if you hit it right it’s as good as it gets.
Jon and I hit Mt. Tallac on Friday, maybe the most well
Just back from leading a ski trip on Mt. Shasta. Conditions are looking very good and it’s safe to say the spring climbing and skiing season has begun. Record snowfall this winter has left a sizable snowpack on 14,172 ft Mt. Shasta. Keep an eye on
They tell me the mountain will always be there…
